salary$64,440 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,590per year
Jobs in the area3,000people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Columbus?
Expensive. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 30.0% of the median hvac technician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Columbus, OH area is $64,440 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $40,680 and $100,590.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 30.0% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbus, OH metro area.